Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. File
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday known as for a ‘one nation, one power tariff’ coverage throughout the nation, asserting that there’s an pressing have to deliver parity in the price of electrical energy.
Bihar will get electrical energy from the Centre’s power era vegetation at the next price in comparison with different States and supplies the identical to customers at a a lot decrease price, he stated whereas replying to the talk on the Governor’s handle to the joint sitting of the legislature.
“Every State plays a decisive role in building the country… One can’t think about inclusive growth of the country without constructive participation of States. A uniform electricity rate across the country should be there,” Mr. Kumar stated.
The Central Government must think a “one nation, one power tariff” coverage, stated the CM.
To keep transparency, the Bihar Government determined to put in sensible pay as you go electrical energy meters within the State and 12.5 lakh such meters have been put in, Mr. Kumar stated.
The CM additionally reiterated his demand for granting particular standing to Bihar and criticised the BJP-led authorities on the Centre for ignoring backward States.
“The special category status to all backward States, and not just Bihar, will make them compete with developed States,” he stated.
“The economy of Bihar is one of the fastest-growing in India. Bihar has not only grown consistently but also outperformed even the most developed States,” the Chief Minister stated.
Bihar has recorded 10.98% development in 2021-22, which is healthier than the nationwide common of 8.68%, he stated.
